Saudi Princess Sahar calls for uprising against father's regime

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The daughter of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has called for an insurrection against the ruling regime. Princess Sahar and three of her sisters are currently confined in the king’s palace.

The sisters are confined because of their belief that women in Saudi Arabia should be free. The 89-year-old king responded to this by confining the daughters and forbidding any man to seek their hand in marriage.

Princess Sahar’s Twitter account is filled with information in English and Arabic about their confinement, human rights, and photos encouraging resistance to her father’s regime.

Sahar gave an impassioned plea to her countrymen via a video in which she says

We promise to follow in your footsteps and not to let go of your hands. God’s hand will be above us. We learn determination from Ayatollah Nimr al-Nimr, the Sheikh of free men. For this reason, we will press ahead on the path by our own will.

Saudi women are among the most repressed in the world.

Wikipedia

Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr has been in Saudi custody since 2012. He was wounded during his arrest. A Saudi prosecutor asked for the death penalty saying al-Nimr aided terrorists and accused him of “instigating unrest.” The Sheikh has been an outspoken critic of the regime and has demanded the release of political prisoners. A Facebook page has been set up to request his release.